Marie Curie
Polish-French physicist and chemist (1867–1934)
1867 — 1934
Quick Facts
Profession
Polish-French physicist and chemist (1867–1934)
Born
November 7, 1867
Died
1934 (age ~67)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
physicist, chemist, university teacher
Russian EmpireBorn in WarsawDied in Sancellemoz
1867
Born in Warsaw (1867-11-07)
1891
EducationStudied at University of Paris (1891–1893)
1898
Awardprix Gegner
1903
AwardNobel Prize in Physics
1903
AwardDavy Medal
1904
AwardMatteucci Medal
About
Maria Salomea Skłodowska Curie, better known as Marie Curie, was a Polish and naturalised-French physicist and chemist. She shared the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics with her husband Pierre Curie "for their joint researches on the radioactivity phenomena discovered by Professor Henri Becquerel". She won the 1911 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "[for] the discovery of the elements radium and polonium, by the isolation of radium and the study of the nature and compounds of this remarkable element".
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Who is Marie Curie?+
Maria Salomea Skłodowska Curie, better known as Marie Curie, was a Polish and naturalised-French physicist and chemist. She shared the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics with her husband Pierre Curie "for their joint researches on the radioactivity phenomena discovered by Professor Henri Becquerel". She wo
What does the name Marie mean?+
The name Marie means "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)". It is of French origin.
When was Marie Curie born?+
Marie Curie was born on November 7, 1867.
When did Marie Curie die?+
Marie Curie died in 1934, at approximately 67 years of age.
Name Meaning
undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)
The name Marie is of French origin, meaning "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)". It is traditionally a female name.
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Marie — November 7, 1867
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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— a science teacher
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— someone far away
Respect.
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